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What is the difference between a dmd or a dds?
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DDS, DMD: There is no difference. Both are degrees conferred on dentists. Years ago most degrees were dds. Today most are dmd dds means doctor of dental surgery dmd means doctor of dental medicine.
Answered 12/6/2012
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None: There is no difference. Some dental schools award dds (doctor of dental surgery) to graduates. Other schools award dmd (doctor of dental medicine). The education is the same. I have a dds, my partner has a dmd.
Answered 9/10/2013
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